Kia FORTE - Recommended Lubricants and Capacities

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant
Volume Classification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
MPI/GDI engine
4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above*
3
Turbo GDI engine
4.8 US qt. (4.5 l)
ACEA A5 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
MPI engine
1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt.
(1.7 ~ 1.8 l)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85 or SAE 70W fill for-life or
other brands meeting the GL-4 specification
approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Turbo GDI engine
1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt.
(1.7 ~ 1.8 l)
Automatic transaxle fluid
7.5 US qt. (7.1 l)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or other
brands meeting the above specification approved by
Kia Motors Corp.
Dual clutch transmission fluid
2.01 ~ 2.11 US qt.
(1.9 ~ 2.0 l)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
(Recommended SK HK DCTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF,
GS CALTEX GS DCTF HD 70W)
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